The student nurse is constructing a presentation on evidence-based practice. Which statement should be included in the introduction about evidence-based practice?
A) Conscientious integration of current best evidence with clinical expertise
B) Utilization of nursing preferences in making clinical decisions
C) Theoretical problem-solving strategy
D) Emphasis on decision making based on custom
A
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A) bone pain. B) weight loss. C) polydipsia. D) hypertension.
The nurse will assess for _____________ when the older adult home health patient complains that the entire right side of his head hurts and he cannot chew without pain
a. mumps b. external otitis c. otitis media d. labyrinthitis
After a medicated bath, the patient is assisted from the tub and lotion is applied:
a. immediately after drying the patient. b. in a thick layer to warm skin. c. when the patient is returned to bed. d. by the patient to preserve modesty.
A school-age client is diagnosed with rheumatic fever. Which parental statement indicates the need for further education by the nurse?
1. "I understand rheumatic fever is a strep infection of the heart." 2. "My child will be on bed rest for several weeks." 3. "My child will be treated with aspirin and/or corticosteroids." 4. "Once my child has recovered, she will still need to be monitored for sequelae to the disease."